I am (or was) a very long time regular TG user, I was also on the forum for many years - previously as dehere. It seems that my absence from handicapping has led to my account lapsing so I needed to sign up as a new poster.

For what its worth, Alan was a great house painter as well. Alan, another friend and my self painted houses in upstate New York a few summers back in the early 70's. We even painted his parents' house in Manhasset. Those were great times that I enjoy the chance to remember them now.